The construction of liberal democracy : the role of civil-military institutions in state and nation-building in West Germany and South Africa / Jack J. Porter.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Porter, Jack J., author.

Contributor:

Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil-military relations--Case studies.

Civil-military relations.

Nation-building--Case studies.

Nation-building.

Democratization--South Africa.

Democratization.

Democratization--Germany (West).

Constitutional law--South Africa.

Constitutional law.

Constitutional law--Germany (West).

South Africa--Politics and government--1994-.

South Africa.

Germany (West)--Politics and government--1945-1990.

Germany (West).

Politics and government.

Genre:

Case studies.

Case studies

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 61 pages)

Other Title:

Role of civil-military institutions in state and nation-building in West Germany and South Africa

Place of Publication:

Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2010]

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

"'Rogue' and 'failed' states present numerous security challenges to the United States and the rest of the international community. Not only do these states offer refuge and at times assistance to violent nonstate actors such as terrorist organizations and pirate syndicates, their continued inability to respond to citizens' needs and unwillingness to respect human dignity establish the foundations for ongoing regional and global instability. With this challenge in mind, current U.S. and international foreign and security policy is directed at assisting these fragile communities in their efforts at democratic state and nation-building. The primary focus of this analysis is a detailed examination of two earlier and successful efforts at democratization--the Federal Republic of Germany and South Africa--paying particular attention to the role of civil-military institutions. After outlining the substantial theoretical and practical obstacles confronting these states, the monograph highlights the potential roles that the new armed forces can play in the democratic transition and consolidation phases. The analysis concludes with a number of policy recommendations and suggestions for those involved in these formidable and critical efforts."--Page vii

Contents:

Introduction

Theoretical approach

The Republic of South Africa, 1994-2000

The Federal Republic of Germany, 1949-56

Implications for the state and nation-building efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere

Conclusion.

Notes:

PDF version; title from title screen (viewed on April 26, 2010).

"April 2010."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-61).

Other Format:

Print version: Porter, Jack J. Construction of liberal democracy

ISBN:

1584874376

9781584874379

OCLC:

609431330